Middle School Teacher Salary in Illinois
Based on 24K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$64,800
$31.154/hr
vs National Average
$65,433
-1.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $102K
24K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Middle School Teacher in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,090 |
| 25th percentile | $58,290 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,800 |
| 75th percentile | $82,460 |
| 90th percentile | $101,940 |
Historical Salary Trend — Middle School Teacher in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,820 |
| 2023 | $66,140 |
| 2024 | $64,800 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,820 | $62,704 |
| 2023 | $66,140 | $65,652 |
| 2024 | $64,800 | $65,433 |